Spices and Aromatics

Author: Xia Zhengnan
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Publish Date: 1998-04-01
Features: Spices are a branch of fine chemical engineering in organic chemistry, encompassing three major categories: natural spices, isolated spices, and synthetic spices, with over four or five thousand varieties, each possessing unique aromas. Their processing and production involve physical separation methods and organic chemical synthesis techniques, utilizing numerous chemical unit equipment in the production process. The situation is intricate and complex, and the content of this book is written according to the writing outline requirements of this series. Perfumes are composed of multiple spices and represent a blend of science and art, serving as flavoring agents for food and daily chemical products in the market to enhance the appeal of fragranced products and are closely related to human diet and daily life. Perfumes are divided into two major categories: edible perfumes and daily-use perfumes. Most perfumes mimic and improve the scents of natural foods and flowers. Due to the arrangement and combination of thousands of spices, countless perfume formulas can be created, adapting in countless ways to meet various needs—a crystallization of a highly refined and exquisite skill. The features of this book are: a balanced emphasis on both scientific research in spice chemistry and industrial production practices, as well as the integration of production processes and specialized equipment; it traces the history of spice development in China and abroad, provides a detailed overview of current applications, and forecasts future development prospects; it also reviews the development journey of China's spice industry. Based on the author's nearly half-century of personal experience and knowledge in the spice industry, this book is dedicated to readers who are passionate about this field.